Turtles N Sharks took control early and never really let go, building a lead as large as 20 points on their way to a 74-68 final over Deadeye. The game-winner came all the way back in Q1 at 2:10, when HuddyBield drained a three to put Turtles N Sharks up 13-12 — and from that moment on, Deadeye spent just 0:53 in front the rest of the night. A furious fourth-quarter push from Deadeye made the final score look closer than the game felt, but Turtles N Sharks held on to seal it.

The box score was loaded on both sides. antoinelove ran the show for Turtles N Sharks with 23 pts, 14 ast, and a 7-of-12 FG night — a double-double that had the offense humming. exactlydre was an absolute force with 23 pts and 10 reb, shooting a jaw-dropping 11-of-13 FG with 0 turnovers — that kind of efficiency is hard to argue with. HuddyBield chipped in 20 pts on 7-of-10 FG, going 6-of-8 from three. On the other side, LogoLarry gave Deadeye everything they had — 28 pts on 10-of-19 FG with 6-of-11 from three — but it wasn't enough. Im Vxnom added 22 pts off 9-of-17 FG for Deadeye, including a three at 0:36.0 to cut it to 67-60, but Turtles N Sharks answered every run.

Deadeye came in at 5-1, one of the hotter squads in the Midwest Esports Association, while Turtles N Sharks entered at 3-2 looking to make a statement. Statement made.